The smell of that fired up grill makes my belly jump for joy with excitement. On the day I actually made these burgers it was raining.. so we took the grillin’ par-tay inside and fired them up on my griddle top, cooking just about 4-5 minutes on each side. Rain never stops me from cookin’ up a good burger!
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Thai Turkey Burgers
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free
Description
These juicy turkey burgers are bursting with Thai flavors. A vibrant mango salsa adds a sweet and spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs (454 g) lean ground turkey
- 3-4 green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 of the peanut sauce
- Ciabatta Rolls
- 3 tbsp all natural smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp jarred minced ginger
- 1 mango
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 garlic cloved
- The juice of one lime
- 1/4 tsp sriracha
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F – 190°C).
- Peanut Sauce
- Combine all peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Burgers
- In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, green onion, cilantro, panko, and peanut sauce. Mix well and form 4 patties.
- Grill the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Mango Salsa
- In a small bowl, combine mango, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and sriracha. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Spread peanut sauce on the bottom half of each roll. Add a burger patty.
- Spread more peanut sauce over the burger, top with mango salsa, and add the top half of the roll.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the turkey mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.
- If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, you can substitute with regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Store leftover burgers and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use turkey instead of beef for these Thai-style burgers?
Ground turkey is leaner and has a milder flavor that lets the Thai aromatics, like lemongrass, fish sauce, and lime, take center stage. Beef can overpower those seasonings, while turkey carries them well.
How do I keep turkey burgers from drying out on the grill?
Do not overwork the meat when mixing in the aromatics, and avoid pressing down on the patties while they cook. A small amount of oil in the mixture also helps retain moisture.
Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?
Ground chicken is a direct substitute and works just as well with Thai flavors. The texture is slightly softer, so handle the patties gently when forming and flipping them.
Cooked these on the griddle since it was too hot to grill and they came out really juicy.